Working Chance
@workingchance.bsky.social
Pioneering charity supporting women with convictions to find hope, purpose and financial independence through employment.
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It’s Trustees’ Week, and to mark the occasion we asked our board: What change do you most want to see in society for women with convictions?
Watch the clip to find out what they said. 👇
Watch the clip to find out what they said. 👇
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 PM
It’s Trustees’ Week, and to mark the occasion we asked our board: What change do you most want to see in society for women with convictions?
Watch the clip to find out what they said. 👇
Watch the clip to find out what they said. 👇
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A recent #inspection revealed that 'many #women at #HMP Bronzefield were not released to sustainable #accommodation' upon release. #prisoners
HMP & YOI Bronzefield – HM Inspectorate of Prisons
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November 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A recent #inspection revealed that 'many #women at #HMP Bronzefield were not released to sustainable #accommodation' upon release. #prisoners
Women in prison have significantly higher rates of harmful substance use than men.
They face greater health and social care needs and experience dependence & treatment differently. These figures highlight the need for services and initiatives tailored to the unique challenges women in prison face.
They face greater health and social care needs and experience dependence & treatment differently. These figures highlight the need for services and initiatives tailored to the unique challenges women in prison face.
November 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Women in prison have significantly higher rates of harmful substance use than men.
They face greater health and social care needs and experience dependence & treatment differently. These figures highlight the need for services and initiatives tailored to the unique challenges women in prison face.
They face greater health and social care needs and experience dependence & treatment differently. These figures highlight the need for services and initiatives tailored to the unique challenges women in prison face.
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We’re trapped in a narrow conversation about trust and policing.
Instead of continuing to invest in policing reforms and solutions that do not work, let’s instead consider community initiatives that we know work to reduce crime - pastoral care, youth workers, mental health support.
Instead of continuing to invest in policing reforms and solutions that do not work, let’s instead consider community initiatives that we know work to reduce crime - pastoral care, youth workers, mental health support.
October 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We’re trapped in a narrow conversation about trust and policing.
Instead of continuing to invest in policing reforms and solutions that do not work, let’s instead consider community initiatives that we know work to reduce crime - pastoral care, youth workers, mental health support.
Instead of continuing to invest in policing reforms and solutions that do not work, let’s instead consider community initiatives that we know work to reduce crime - pastoral care, youth workers, mental health support.
Though 2.2% of the working-age population, Black women hold just 1.5% of leadership roles — and a conviction makes the barriers even steeper. 📉
That gap reflects racism, sexism, and systemic inequality.
This Black History Month, let’s think intersectionally, rethink hiring, and commit to equity.
That gap reflects racism, sexism, and systemic inequality.
This Black History Month, let’s think intersectionally, rethink hiring, and commit to equity.
October 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Though 2.2% of the working-age population, Black women hold just 1.5% of leadership roles — and a conviction makes the barriers even steeper. 📉
That gap reflects racism, sexism, and systemic inequality.
This Black History Month, let’s think intersectionally, rethink hiring, and commit to equity.
That gap reflects racism, sexism, and systemic inequality.
This Black History Month, let’s think intersectionally, rethink hiring, and commit to equity.
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Probation "weak" and short of 3,150 staff
The National Audit Office finds that since reunification, probation performance has declined, with significant staffing shortfalls and high workloads.
www.russellwebster.com/probation-we...
The National Audit Office finds that since reunification, probation performance has declined, with significant staffing shortfalls and high workloads.
www.russellwebster.com/probation-we...
Probation “weak” and short of 3,150 staff
The National Audit Office finds that since reunification, probation performance has declined, with significant staffing shortfalls and high workloads.
www.russellwebster.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Probation "weak" and short of 3,150 staff
The National Audit Office finds that since reunification, probation performance has declined, with significant staffing shortfalls and high workloads.
www.russellwebster.com/probation-we...
The National Audit Office finds that since reunification, probation performance has declined, with significant staffing shortfalls and high workloads.
www.russellwebster.com/probation-we...
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Black History Month is a reflection of the political moment, so how do we revamp it?
Black History Month is a reflection of the political moment, so how do we revamp it?
The aim is to address systemic and institutional racism but those efforts need the space to expand not shrink
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Black History Month is a reflection of the political moment, so how do we revamp it?
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After hundreds of FairChecks supporters wrote to Lord Chancellor David Lammy calling for fairer criminal records checks, we received a response from Lord Timpson.
🔗Read the full letter here - and join the movement, if you haven't already! fairchecks.org.uk/lord-timpson...
🔗Read the full letter here - and join the movement, if you haven't already! fairchecks.org.uk/lord-timpson...
October 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
After hundreds of FairChecks supporters wrote to Lord Chancellor David Lammy calling for fairer criminal records checks, we received a response from Lord Timpson.
🔗Read the full letter here - and join the movement, if you haven't already! fairchecks.org.uk/lord-timpson...
🔗Read the full letter here - and join the movement, if you haven't already! fairchecks.org.uk/lord-timpson...
A huge thank you for your support through the Big Give 💸
You raised over £17k — and every penny will go towards empowering women with convictions to build brighter futures.
Thank you for standing with us and believing in women's potential. ✨
You raised over £17k — and every penny will go towards empowering women with convictions to build brighter futures.
Thank you for standing with us and believing in women's potential. ✨
October 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A huge thank you for your support through the Big Give 💸
You raised over £17k — and every penny will go towards empowering women with convictions to build brighter futures.
Thank you for standing with us and believing in women's potential. ✨
You raised over £17k — and every penny will go towards empowering women with convictions to build brighter futures.
Thank you for standing with us and believing in women's potential. ✨
In Black History Month, we reflect on injustices that persist.
Black women are more likely than white women to receive prison sentences for the same offence — and the impact doesn’t end there. Racism and the stigma of a criminal record make fair employment even harder to access.
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Black women are more likely than white women to receive prison sentences for the same offence — and the impact doesn’t end there. Racism and the stigma of a criminal record make fair employment even harder to access.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
In Black History Month, we reflect on injustices that persist.
Black women are more likely than white women to receive prison sentences for the same offence — and the impact doesn’t end there. Racism and the stigma of a criminal record make fair employment even harder to access.
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Black women are more likely than white women to receive prison sentences for the same offence — and the impact doesn’t end there. Racism and the stigma of a criminal record make fair employment even harder to access.
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These awful acts of violence against women and girls are enabled by racist narratives that are being endorsed and legitimised by those in the highest positions of power, who claim to be concerned with 'protecting women and girls from violence' - they are not.
September 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
These awful acts of violence against women and girls are enabled by racist narratives that are being endorsed and legitimised by those in the highest positions of power, who claim to be concerned with 'protecting women and girls from violence' - they are not.
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200+ charities. One mission. Endless impact. 💜
From 8–15 Oct, the #WGMF will support over 200 incredible charities empowering women and girls worldwide. Every pound you give can be doubled, making your support go twice as far.
Watch to find out more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzy7...
From 8–15 Oct, the #WGMF will support over 200 incredible charities empowering women and girls worldwide. Every pound you give can be doubled, making your support go twice as far.
Watch to find out more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzy7...
Women and Girls Match Fund 2025: Campaign Video (#WGMF)
YouTube video by Big Give
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September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
200+ charities. One mission. Endless impact. 💜
From 8–15 Oct, the #WGMF will support over 200 incredible charities empowering women and girls worldwide. Every pound you give can be doubled, making your support go twice as far.
Watch to find out more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzy7...
From 8–15 Oct, the #WGMF will support over 200 incredible charities empowering women and girls worldwide. Every pound you give can be doubled, making your support go twice as far.
Watch to find out more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzy7...
🗓️ From 12pm on 8 October – 12pm on 15 October, your donation will be automatically doubled, to help women with convictions rebuild their confidence and self-worth, for many the first step in finding work.
Sign up now for a reminder when the Big Give starts 👇
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September 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🗓️ From 12pm on 8 October – 12pm on 15 October, your donation will be automatically doubled, to help women with convictions rebuild their confidence and self-worth, for many the first step in finding work.
Sign up now for a reminder when the Big Give starts 👇
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“Sitting there in my headscarf as a very visible Muslim woman, there’s a lot of shame there for me.” - Amina, Working Chance client
Amina faced the justice system after leaving an abusive relationship. With Working Chance, she’s rebuilt her confidence and is back teaching.
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bit.ly/466M1PV
Amina faced the justice system after leaving an abusive relationship. With Working Chance, she’s rebuilt her confidence and is back teaching.
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bit.ly/466M1PV
Amina’s story: the justice system, faith, and carrying shame
Amina grew up in a close-knit Muslim family with her mum and two younger sisters. As the eldest daughter, it was important to her to work hard and excel academically. She earned a science degree and l...
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September 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
“Sitting there in my headscarf as a very visible Muslim woman, there’s a lot of shame there for me.” - Amina, Working Chance client
Amina faced the justice system after leaving an abusive relationship. With Working Chance, she’s rebuilt her confidence and is back teaching.
👇
bit.ly/466M1PV
Amina faced the justice system after leaving an abusive relationship. With Working Chance, she’s rebuilt her confidence and is back teaching.
👇
bit.ly/466M1PV
“I had my interview and got the job the same day! I was so happy! I never thought I'd get back into work.” – Amina
We help women with convictions build confidence, restore hope and find employment.
Looking for work, education or training after a conviction? 👇
workingchance.org/get-support/
We help women with convictions build confidence, restore hope and find employment.
Looking for work, education or training after a conviction? 👇
workingchance.org/get-support/
August 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
“I had my interview and got the job the same day! I was so happy! I never thought I'd get back into work.” – Amina
We help women with convictions build confidence, restore hope and find employment.
Looking for work, education or training after a conviction? 👇
workingchance.org/get-support/
We help women with convictions build confidence, restore hope and find employment.
Looking for work, education or training after a conviction? 👇
workingchance.org/get-support/
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Inspectors suggest that #neurodivergent #prisoners are still not identified early enough and support for them to achieve positive outcomes is variable.
Four years on: Neurodiversity in prisons – HM Inspectorate of Prisons
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July 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Inspectors suggest that #neurodivergent #prisoners are still not identified early enough and support for them to achieve positive outcomes is variable.
While prisons recognise the value of education, training and purposeful activity, delivering it is another story. Barriers like staff shortages and limited resources often get in the way.
publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ld...
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House of Lords - Better prisons: less crime - Justice and Home Affairs Committee
publications.parliament.uk
July 29, 2025 at 10:11 AM
While prisons recognise the value of education, training and purposeful activity, delivering it is another story. Barriers like staff shortages and limited resources often get in the way.
publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ld...
publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ld...
Latest report from HM Chief Inspector of Prisons covers 14 women’s prisons. Key findings include:
🔹 Education & work were inadequate in 3 out of 4 prisons.
🔹 21% spent less than 2 hours out of their cells on weekdays.
🔹 Many women were left in distress, resorting to self-harm.
bit.ly/45h4pXc
🔹 Education & work were inadequate in 3 out of 4 prisons.
🔹 21% spent less than 2 hours out of their cells on weekdays.
🔹 Many women were left in distress, resorting to self-harm.
bit.ly/45h4pXc
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July 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Latest report from HM Chief Inspector of Prisons covers 14 women’s prisons. Key findings include:
🔹 Education & work were inadequate in 3 out of 4 prisons.
🔹 21% spent less than 2 hours out of their cells on weekdays.
🔹 Many women were left in distress, resorting to self-harm.
bit.ly/45h4pXc
🔹 Education & work were inadequate in 3 out of 4 prisons.
🔹 21% spent less than 2 hours out of their cells on weekdays.
🔹 Many women were left in distress, resorting to self-harm.
bit.ly/45h4pXc
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Amnesty warns DWP's use of AI and automation in welfare is harming disabled people and digitally excluded claimants.
DWP’s 'unhealthy' AI obsession is trapping people in poverty, Amnesty report finds
www.bigissue.com
July 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Amnesty warns DWP's use of AI and automation in welfare is harming disabled people and digitally excluded claimants.
Half of Black women in the UK feel ignored when raising safety concerns during pregnancy, a new study finds. In prison, babies are five times more likely to be stillborn than in the community.
What does this mean for Black pregnant women in prison?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
What does this mean for Black pregnant women in prison?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Half of black women in UK who raise concerns during labour did not receive suitable help, study finds
Maternity experiences of more than 1,000 pregnant people found black women up to four times more likely to die in childbirth
www.theguardian.com
July 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Half of Black women in the UK feel ignored when raising safety concerns during pregnancy, a new study finds. In prison, babies are five times more likely to be stillborn than in the community.
What does this mean for Black pregnant women in prison?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
What does this mean for Black pregnant women in prison?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Latest report from HM Chief Inspector of Prisons covers 14 women’s prisons. Key findings include:
🔹 Education & work were inadequate in 3 out of 4 prisons
🔹 21% spent less than 2 hours out of their cells on weekdays
🔹 Many women were left in distress, resorting to self-harm
bit.ly/45h4pXc
🔹 Education & work were inadequate in 3 out of 4 prisons
🔹 21% spent less than 2 hours out of their cells on weekdays
🔹 Many women were left in distress, resorting to self-harm
bit.ly/45h4pXc
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
July 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Latest report from HM Chief Inspector of Prisons covers 14 women’s prisons. Key findings include:
🔹 Education & work were inadequate in 3 out of 4 prisons
🔹 21% spent less than 2 hours out of their cells on weekdays
🔹 Many women were left in distress, resorting to self-harm
bit.ly/45h4pXc
🔹 Education & work were inadequate in 3 out of 4 prisons
🔹 21% spent less than 2 hours out of their cells on weekdays
🔹 Many women were left in distress, resorting to self-harm
bit.ly/45h4pXc
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New data from DfE shows girls' exclusions have increased by 10% on last year - we're really concerned by the impact near-record levels of suspensions and exclusions will have on girls and their life chances.
Read our statement:
www.agendaalliance.org/news/agendaa...
Read our statement:
www.agendaalliance.org/news/agendaa...
Agenda Alliance responds to sharp rise in girls' exclusions
www.agendaalliance.org
July 11, 2025 at 8:41 AM
New data from DfE shows girls' exclusions have increased by 10% on last year - we're really concerned by the impact near-record levels of suspensions and exclusions will have on girls and their life chances.
Read our statement:
www.agendaalliance.org/news/agendaa...
Read our statement:
www.agendaalliance.org/news/agendaa...
📢 Welcome, Dr Lucy Baldwin!
We’re so proud to introduce our first Working Chance ambassador. With 35+ years dedicated to supporting women in the justice system, Lucy is a true champion for change.
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We’re so proud to introduce our first Working Chance ambassador. With 35+ years dedicated to supporting women in the justice system, Lucy is a true champion for change.
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July 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
📢 Welcome, Dr Lucy Baldwin!
We’re so proud to introduce our first Working Chance ambassador. With 35+ years dedicated to supporting women in the justice system, Lucy is a true champion for change.
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We’re so proud to introduce our first Working Chance ambassador. With 35+ years dedicated to supporting women in the justice system, Lucy is a true champion for change.
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St Mungo's chief Emma Haddad is urging the government to rethink its benefit cuts or risk pushing families into homelessness.
Benefit cuts are not a 'pathway to work' – they risk making people homeless
www.bigissue.com
July 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
St Mungo's chief Emma Haddad is urging the government to rethink its benefit cuts or risk pushing families into homelessness.
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📣 Pact CEO Andy Keen-Downs CBE responds to the Chief Inspector of Prisons' annual report, published today: "More investment in improving prisoners’ family relationships would help to deliver safer prisons and reduce reoffending."
July 8, 2025 at 7:28 AM
📣 Pact CEO Andy Keen-Downs CBE responds to the Chief Inspector of Prisons' annual report, published today: "More investment in improving prisoners’ family relationships would help to deliver safer prisons and reduce reoffending."